Which one among the following countries does NOT have common boundary with South Africa ?

South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent and shares land borders with six sovereign nations. According to geographical records and maps, these bordering countries are Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the north, and Mozambique and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) to the east and northeast. Additionally, South Africa completely surrounds the enclaved kingdom of Lesotho. While Zambia is a major country in Southern Africa, it is located further north and does not share a direct land boundary with South Africa. Zambia is separated from South Africa by the territories of Botswana and Zimbabwe. Historical and transport data confirm that routes from Zambia must pass through Botswana or Zimbabwe to reach the South African network [1]. Therefore, Zambia is the only country among the options that does not have a common boundary with South Africa.

Sources

1. [1] FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Transport and Communication > Railways RailwaysRailways > p. 58